Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Protect your privacy as you head back to school
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Heading off to college is both fun and stressful. Don't let it be less of the fun and more of the stress because of your online presence.
ASUS Chromebox 4 vs. ASUS Fanless Chromebox: Which one should you get?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Chromeboxes Choices are slim when buying a Chromebox. See if either of these options is right for you.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has me almost ready for a foldable
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill As someone who has never been interested in foldable phones, I didn't think I'd like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as much as I do.
Even if Android is ready for eSIM tech your carrier probably isn't
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Not There Yet Using an eSIM is supposed to be easier but phone carriers have a unique ability to ruin everything.
HP Chromebox G3 vs. HP Chromebase
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Chrome Desktops A Chrome OS desktop option is great, but you need to buy the right one.
Why don't Google Pixel phones take great video?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill the Google Pixel is the king when it comes to taking photos. Why is it behind when it comes to video?
20 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Keyboard shortcuts can make your life easier once you find them. Here are our favorites that you'll want to memorize for your classwork.
Don't buy a Chromebox in 2023 — buy a Chromebook instead
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The right stuff Chromeboxes are great easy-to-use desktops. A Chromebook can be too, and it's a better choice right now.
Is it safe to use your phone after it stops getting security updates?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Once your phone reaches its end of life and it stops getting updates from the company that made it. should you stop using it?
I expected more from Google Search's new privacy features
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Google has improved some of its search features but there is plenty of room for improvement.
The most important feature of a folding phone is durability
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Sustainability Folding and flipping a phone brings a new set of potential problems. If anyone can figure them out, it's Samsung.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 was bigger, better, and boringer
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Samsung's big shindig in Seoul told us a lot of nothing. But the company had to do it.
Imagine paying $1,200 for a tablet without an included keyboard
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Why? If I'm going to spend laptop-levels of cash on a mobile device it has to at least have a keyboard.
Google knows you can't trust news written by AI but is making it easier to do anyway
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill AI has its place in any newsroom, but fact-checking and writing articles isn't it.
Don't leave home without grabbing the OSOM Privacy Cable
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Privacy You never know what kind of device is hidden inside a charging kiosk. With an OSOM privacy cable, you don't need to care.
What it takes for a successful phone launch in North America
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill The North American phone market is competitive in a weird way. It's tough for a company to find success.
Don't buy the Samsung Chromebook Go on Prime Day, buy this one from Acer instead
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Day If you're looking for a lightweight Chromebook with a big display don't go for the one Amazon recommends. The Acer 514 is what you really want.
Don't leave home without grabbing the OSOM Privacy Cable
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Privacy You never know what kind of device is hidden inside a charging kiosk. With an OSOM privacy cable, you don't need to care.
Get this Lenovo 3i Chromebook at a great price on Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Day The Lenovo 3i Chromebook isn't flashy or dazzling, but it's dependable and cheap.
Blanket your house with Wi-Fi and your wallet with savings with a Prime Day deal on Google Nest WiFi Pro
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Wi-Fi Amazon has cut the price of Google Nest WiFi bundles by 25% for Prime Day.
Spend your money wisely on Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Prime Day means everything is on sale, and that includes plenty of things you don't really need or want.
Gmail spammers are winning the war on your inbox
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill There has been a surge in spam mail finding its way into our inboxes and it seems like Google can't keep up.
How much RAM do you need in a Chromebook?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
ram tough As much RAM as you can afford is always true for Chromebooks, but take a read to see how much is enough for your computer.